Jenkins hails UK carriers as symbols of allied influence
Writing in Britain’s World, the online magazine from Council on Geostrategy, the First Sea Lord reflected on the Atlantic and Pacific Future Forum (PFF) held aboard HMS Prince of Wales in Tokyo Bay last month.
Sweeney slams SNP over lack of shipbuilding strategy role
Paul Sweeney MSP directly challenged the Scottish Government’s stance, questioning why ministers had failed to engage with the UK’s National Shipbuilding Strategy despite Scotland hosting the bulk of the industry.
Exercise Sea Breeze 2025 wraps up in Romania
The first phase, hosted by Romanian forces at Smardan Range, focused on amphibious and land operations with six nations, including riverine training, HIMARS live-fire drills, and integration of unmanned aerial systems.
Babcock, BAE Bofors align on Type 31 naval gun support
Babcock International and BAE Systems Bofors have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide long-term support for the Royal Navy’s Bofors naval gun systems, both firms announced.
Rolls-Royce picks Balfour Beatty for Derby site expansion
Rolls-Royce has appointed Balfour Beatty as its fissile construction partner for the planned expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby, the company stated.
Royal Navy guides USS Winston S. Churchill into Portsmouth
A Royal Navy officer has piloted the US Navy destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill into Portsmouth, underscoring the close ties between Britain and the United States, the Royal Navy stated.
NATO launches robotic warfare exercise off Portugal
The multinational maritime exercise REPMUS/Dynamic Messenger 2025 has begun off the Atlantic coast of Portugal.
Royal Navy clears Malloy T-150 drone for front-line use
The Royal Navy has declared the Malloy T-150 uncrewed air system ready for front-line operations, following two years of trials and development with Royal Marines and 700X Naval Air Squadron, the service announced.
Babcock takes recruitment drive on the road
Babcock International has launched a nationwide roadshow, sending a specially equipped bus around the UK to engage staff, promote career opportunities and showcase its wider social footprint.
American command ship visits Albania to bolster NATO ties
The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney has arrived in Porto Romano, Durrës, Albania.
